ARTIST ALLIANCE OF THE HILL COUNTRY: 512-658-3699; POB 173, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.artistsalliancehc.com. For all who engage in creative activities, or simply wish to support the arts, to inspire and be inspired, who willingly pool their talents to unite, foster, educate, discover, promote, and advance themselves and their community through the arts.

DR. POUND PIONEER FARMSTEAD HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 512-694-0874; RR-12 at Founders Park, Dripping Springs, TX 78620; 5 acres filled with huge oaks. Grounds were cleared 150 years ago to make way for a log cabin for Dr. Pound's family. This cabin is the centerpiece now of a 6-room house. With restoration completed in 2003, facility improvements and historical preservation projects continue to add to the authenticity of the farmstead. During your visit docents describe early events and activities and answer questions. Tour home and grounds at your leisure. Tue-Thur, Sat, 12 noon-3p, closed in Jan, group appointments available. www.drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com

(THE) FRIENDS FOUNDATION: 512-894-0756; POB 8, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.thefriendsfoundation.org. A non-profit organization committed to providing financial support to the elderly and to those in need of nursing care, whether in a nursing home, an independent living center, or at their own home in the greater Dripping Springs area. Their program, "Our Daily Bread", delivers meals on Mon, Wed & Fri to elderly home bound residents of the Dripping Springs area. The nutritious meals are prepared by the professional kitchen staff at Hill Country Care Rehab and Nursing Center and delivered by volunteers
GREATER DRIPPING SPRINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ofc: 512-858-4740; Visitor's Center: 509 W Mercer St, POB 206, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.drippingspringstx.org

HELPING HANDS INC: 512-858-7219; 28710 RR-12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org. A non-profit that provides food (partner with Central Texas Food Bank) and aid to those in need. Annual fundraiser event in early Nov with food, live music, silent auction. $20 donation gives you hundreds of bowls to choose from and a serving of gourmet soup and bread.

LIONS CLUB: www.lionsclubs.org. A volunteer-based, non-profit, community service organization that aggressively works to donate back to the community to support local, regional, national and international needs. Mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Local Lions Club: Dripping Springs Lions Club: Meets 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:30p at DS Ranch Park, 1042 DS Ranch Road. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/drippingsprings, Facebook. Les Kubena: leskub@aol.com or dslionsclub@gmail.com

MASONIC LODGE: Web. A fraternal organization that promotes Freemasonry, which includes charitable work within a local or wider community, moral uprightness, and friendship.Local Masonic Lodge: #426, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

ROTARY CLUB: www.rotary.org. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.Local Rotarians: 512-858-2221; Meets Mon, 11:45a at Flore's Mexican Restaurant, 2440 US-290 East. www.drippingspringsrotary.org

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW): www.vfw.org. A congressionally chartered organization that works on behalf of American veterans by lobbying Congress for better veterans' health care and benefits; and maintains a nationwide organization of employees and volunteers to assist veterans with their VA disability claims; and donates millions of dollars and hours for community service. Local VFW Post #2933, 512-858-5637; 27500 RR-12, Dripping Springs. Meets 3rd Thurs, 7p
YMCA: www.ymca.org. YMCA focuses on nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors, fundamental to strengthening communities. Local: Springs Family YMCA, 512-894-3309; 27216 RR-12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.austinymca.org

YOUNG LIFE: www.younglife.org. A non-profit American evangelical Christian ministry based in Colorado Springs, CO that is committed to making an impact on kid's lives and preparing them for the future through weekly club meetings, seasonal camping experiences, and daily outings with leaders. For middle and high school students and teenage moms. Local group: Dripping Springs: Facebook4-H: www.4-h.org. A global network of youth organizations, sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service (see above), whose mission is "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development".Local 4-H Club: DRIPPING SPRINGS 4-H: Meets 2nd Mon(Sep-May), 6:30p at 4-H/Ag Building (behind DS middle school), Facebook, drippingsprings4h@gmail.com

Note: Churches, museums, schools and some other non-profits are listed on this page in their own separate category.

Note: For county-wide non-profits, public service & social service organizations, see: Hays County

HOT DOG SPORTS: 512-663-2055; 211 Twin Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.heartoftexasdogsports.com. Group classes, workshops, seminars and private instruction for people of all ages and dogs of all breeds.

LIZZY'S HOSPICE HOUSE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS: Dripping Springs, TX 78620. http://lizzyshospice.com. Provides terminally ill and senior companion animals with a quality of life that includes pain management and medical attention, and lots of love. Takes elderly or terminally ill companion animals from local kill shelters and they live with us in foster homes until they pass.